Boy · #4,067 in 2026

Zendell

Name: Popularity of the name Zendell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zendell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,067

Peak Rank

#3,289 (1959)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1959

First Year

1961

Last Year

1959

Peak Year

#3289

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zendell

American parents first put Zendell on the record books as a baby boy name in 1959, with 7 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1959, when 7 Zendells were born — ranking #3,289 that year. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 58% of all recorded Zendells. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1961 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 12 Zendells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Zendell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zendell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Zundel
Sendal
Cendal
Zenda
Sundell
Sandal
Wendell
Cental
Wendel
Rendell
Rendall
Hendel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zendell

What does the name Zendell mean?

Zendell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1959. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zendell in 2026?

In 2026, Zendell ranks #4,067 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zendell most popular?

Zendell reached its peak popularity in 1959, ranking #3,289 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Zendell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zendell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zendell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zendell include Clio, Junies, Olee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zendell

Zendell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Zendell's peak popularity came in 1959 when it ranked #3,289. Use the chart and map above to compare Zendell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.